All 3 Uses of
visionary
in
The Scarlet Letter
- In the mere exercise of the fancy, however, and the sportiveness of a growing mind, there might be a little more than was observable in other children of bright faculties; except as Pearl, in the dearth of human playmates, was thrown more upon the visionary throng which she created.†
Chpt 6
- "Thank you, my good friend," said the minister, gravely, but startled at heart; for so confused was his remembrance, that he had almost brought himself to look at the events of the past night as visionary.†
Chpt 12
- But the visionary little maid on her part, beckoned likewise, as if to say—"This is a better place; come thou into the pool."†
Chpt 14 *
Definition:
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(visionary) having or a person having unusual powers of foresight
or (less commonly): having or a person having impractical ideas